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as in quiet
free from storms or physical disturbance
after a stormy night of high winds and driving rains, the day dawned on a calm sea
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as in serene
free from emotional or mental agitation
bystanders tried to help the injured person remain calm while they waited for the ambulance to arrive
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as in peaceful
free from disturbing noise or uproar
the room became much calmer once the rowdy tour group had left
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as in restfulness
a state of freedom from storm or disturbance
vacationing city dwellers who are tired of the hustle and bustle enjoy the calm of the secluded mountain village
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as in peace
freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
the batter always exudes an aura of calm, even in clutch situations
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as in to soothe
to free from distress or disturbance
the president's reassuring words did much to calm the public during the national emergency
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Recent Examples of calm
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
The Royals lauded Wacha for his pitching insight and calm demeanor.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
The result, say the designers, is a sense of calm.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
By tomorrow, things should calm considerably.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
March 21 – April 19 The universe currently rewards calm over chaos.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
The Royals lauded Wacha for his pitching insight and calm demeanor.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
For communities like Villnöss, the current influx may yet turn out to be the calm before a far larger storm.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
The result, say the designers, is a sense of calm.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
But the rain calmed concerns that the state was heading into a severe dry spell, washed the soot and grit out of the air, and boosted conditions at Lake Tahoe area ski resorts.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
By tomorrow, things should calm considerably.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calm
Adjective
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Frontcourt production would rely on the Brazile-Richmond-Pringle trio again, should Ewin have a second quiet performance in a row.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Meghan Markle forwent her usual quiet luxury style for Old Hollywood glamour in a custom Harbison Studio dress at the annual Fifteen Percent Pledge Fundraising Gala Honoring Tina Knowles on Saturday night in Los Angeles.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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For glam, Union’s pixie cut hairdo was coiffed with a modern touch, and her makeup included clean, serene details like bold brows, lightly lined eyes and a neutral lip.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Feb. 2026
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At L'Auberge de Sedona's serene spa, options include alternative treatments like chakra-balancing massages and Reiki, as well as body scrubs to make dry skin glow.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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While Iran has long maintained its nuclear program is peaceful, the West and the International Atomic Energy Agency say Tehran had an organized military program to seek the bomb up until 2003.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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While Iran has long maintained its nuclear program is peaceful, the West and the International Atomic Energy Agency say Tehran had an organized military program to seek the bomb up until 2003.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But restfulness dropped—my body noticed the break.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
29 Dec. 2025
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That continuity spans administrations, parties, and eras of war and peace, yet most Americans have never heard this history.—
Carol L. Harris,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Organizers encouraged people to join to stand together in love, peace and prayer.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As the illuminating Sun in your 4th House of Home sextiles tender Chiron in your 6th House of Work, practical adjustments may also have the benefit of soothing agitated feelings.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Mentally, there's something soothing about the fact that the hotel itself is shrouded in foliage.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Wright, who formerly worked as a detective, said the video contains apparent facial features such as a mustache and that investigators should be able to calculate height, shoe size and brands of clothing.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her life’s work was stolen early Monday when thieves swiped a shipping box containing many of her puppets from outside her Beachwood Canyon apartment.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Guillen and her husband purchased the park — just feet from the typically tranquil Guadalupe River — as a retirement investment built on steady cash flow.—
Gretchen Butwid,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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While the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks have been relatively tranquil this winter, the Los Angeles Dodgers added to their embarrassment of riches by signing four-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker and three-time All-Star closer Edwin Díaz.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Calm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calm. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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